Western Affairs: 2000

2000 is the new EP from Washington DC dreampop band Western Affairs. The six tracks deliver some of the best music I have heard so far this year. Atmospheric, with lush vocals wrapped in beautiful harmonies, 2000 stands as a testament to the genre. Lush synths, reverby guitars and powerful drums, coupled with crisp production, set the mood for the tracks. This EP is a must have. Stream and by 2000 at the link below.

Sightlines: Summer EP



The Summer EP is the debut from Vancouver garage band Sightlines. The seven tracks are lo-fi and driving. If you like Ty Segall or Jay Reatard the you will like Sightlines.  The Summer EP is full of fuzzy guitars and obscure vocals perfect for outside fun. Nothing fancy or pretencious here, just straight ahead pop punk in the best tradition of the genre. Stream and download the Summer EP for free at the link below.

The Seshen: The Seshen

From the San Francisco Bay Area we have the self-titled debut album from synthpop band The Seshen. The eleven tracks show a broad range of influences that span from Philly soul, to Beach House, to Animal Collective. Deep soulful vocals, tasteful beats and imaginative instrumentals abound on this LP. The Seshen offer a unique and beautiful take on electronic music. Stream and buy The Seshen at the link below.

 

 

The Sea Life: The Sea Life EP

Washinton DC band The Sea Life have come with their self-titled sophomore EP. The six tracks are fuzzy lo-fi gems of teenage angst and shoegaze apathy. Light and dreamy, with heavy touches, The Sea Life glisten in the sun and make for perfect summer music. The EP is well played, well produced and a must listen for indie rock aficionados. Stream and download The Sea Life EP for free at the link below.

Aeges: The Bridge

Los Angeles post-hardcore band Aeges has released their new album The Bridge. The music of Aeges stands in stark contrast to the poppy, surfy, dreamy music that has become so prevalent from SoCal. The ten tracks on The Bridge inhabit a space where alternative radio rock crashes into metal, with a bit of post-punk dripping in from above. What results is a lo-fi assault that wrests one from their complacency with straight ahead in your face rock. Stream and buy The Bridge at the link below.

 

Prevrat: Awaits The Win Video

Here's the new Friday video for my track Awaits The Win. Watch for a new video from the Intelligent Discontent album every Friday through the summer. Download the Intelligent Discontent album for free at http://prevrat.bandcamp.com.

Absolute Monarchs: 1

 

1 is the debut album from Seattle post-punk band Absolute Monarchs. If a knife is considered edgy then Absolute Monarchs are a Samurai sword. The ten tracks on 1 are poweful, expertly executed odes to an epoch where post-punk has risen to the heights of arena rock. This an absolutely great record...period. Stream and buy 1 at the link below.

Continues: Continues

Los Angeles electronic artist Continues, aka Dan Gatto, has released his self-titled debut full length. The ten tracks are stunning explorations into a darkish synthpop realm. There is a compelling feel to the tracks, like something profound is being communicated. This mood is set both vocally and instrumentally. The trascks also make one yearn to hear the material live as it has a vibe that draws one in. Stream and buy Continues at the link below.

 

Sun Sister: Rich American White Kidz

Rich American White Kidz is the new EP from Fitchburg, MA band Sun Sister. Lo-fi and shoegazy, the four tracks are anthems of teenage angst. Sun Sister shows what can come of a dreampop band having the stones to rock. Cool guitar, heavy drums and great vocals, serve it up right. This could be the future of the genre. Stream and buy Rich American White Kidz at the link below.

 

The Watermark High: Slow Motion Clarity EP

Slow Motion Clarity is the new EP from Pretoria, South Africa artist The Watermark High, aka Paul van der Walt. The five tracks are full of fine instrumental shoegaze. Propelled by melodic guitars and drones, with prominent beats, Slow Motion Clarity is atmospheric and dreamy. Imagine Real Estate or Beach House as an instrumental artist and you have a pretty good idea of where The Watermark High is coming from. Crisp production and suberb musicianship frame the EP nicely. Stream and download the Slow Motion Clarity EP at the link below.